Approximately 250 women found sanctuary in our emergency housing, while advocates worked with them to find permanent homes and services they needed.

Our Outreach program worked to break the cycle of chronic homelessness by providing in-home support to 100 guests who were at risk of becoming homeless.

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The Women’s Education Center provided 375 women each semester with an opportunity to improve skills and increase self-sufficiency through free English as a Second or Other Language, Computer and Literacy classes and one-on-one tutoring.

Our Health and Wellness Center saw 5,200 guests for blood pressure and blood sugar screenings; assessment of health problems such as colds and flu; chiropractic and alternative interventions; and immunizations.

Our Legal program provided more than 850 consultations with attorneys, who can help guests with housing, family, immigration, employment, debt and benefit matters.

Almost 3,000 women participated in a variety of workshops, classes and field trips through our Arts program.

Our Friendly Visitor program offered companionship, conversation and support to 21 women at local shelters and nursing homes who cannot come to Rosie’s Place.

At our satellite office at Franklin Field public housing development, over 3,000 residents participate in Rosie’s Place-led activities each year. We offer advocacy, outreach, legal and job assistance, support groups and food pantry to families in one of the city’s most underserved neighborhoods.

We connect with more than 1,20000 at-risk families with children attending four Boston schools through on-site outreach, housing assistance, food pantry and advocacy services.

Our Community Wellness Program works intensely with 20 guests who suffer serious or chronic health conditions, assisting with medical appointments, health insurance, prescriptions and support.

The Public Policy program works to further Rosie’s Place’s mission within the larger socio-political context by representing the interests of Rosie’s Place guests at the State House through direct lobbying, coalition building and by empowering guests and Rosie’s Place supporters to be actively involved in advocacy.

We provide capable, effective and compassionate advocacy and support to women who come to various Massachusetts courthouses. Since the program began in January 2017, we have helped 200 women in over 400 advocacy visits.